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    							4-409-080-11 (1)
    © 2011 Sony Corporation
    Data
    Projector
    Operating Instructions
    Before operating the unit, please read this manual and supplied Quick Reference Manual 
    thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
    VPL-CX235
    VPL-CW255
    Not all models are available in all countries and area. Please check 
    with your local Sony Authorized Dealer. 
    						
    							2Table of Contents
    Table of Contents
    Overview
    Location and Function of Controls  .... 3
    Main unit  ...................................... 3
    Connector Panel  ........................... 4
    Remote Commander and Control 
    Panel .......................................... 5
    Preparation
    Connecting the Projector  ................... 7
    Connecting a Computer ................ 7
    Connecting a Video equipment  .... 8
    Connecting an External Monitor and 
    Audio Equipment  .................... 10
    Projecting/Adjusting an 
    Image
    Projecting an Image  ......................... 11
    Adjusting the Projected image  ... 12
    Turning Off the Power ................ 18
    Adjustments and Settings 
    Using a Menu
    Using a MENU  ................................ 19
    The PICTURE SETTING Menu ...... 20
    The INPUT SETTING Menu  .......... 21
    The SET SETTING Menu  ............... 24
    The MENU SETTING Menu  .......... 26
    The INSTALL SETTING Menu  ...... 27
    The INFORMATION Menu  ............ 29
    Network
    Using Network Features  ...................30
    Displaying the Control Window of 
    the Projector with a Web 
    Browser ...................................30
    Confirming the Information 
    regarding the Projector  ............31
    Operating the Projector from a 
    Computer .................................31
    Making the Network Settings  .....31
    Using the e-mail report 
    Function ...................................32
    Others
    Indicators ..........................................33
    Messages List  ...................................34
    Troubleshooting ................................35
    Replacing the Lamp ..........................37
    Cleaning the Air Filter ......................39
    Specifications ...................................40
    Projection Distance and Lens Shift 
    Range ............................................45
    Dimensions .......................................49
    Index .................................................51 
    						
    							3Location and Function of Controls
    Overview
    BOverview
    Location and Function of Controls
    aProjection lens
    bFocus ring (page 12)
    cZoom lever (page 12)
    dLamp cover (page 37)
    eAir filter cover/Ventilation holes 
    (intake) (page 39)
    fVentilation holes (intake)
    gVentilation holes (exhaust)
    Do not place anything near the ventilation 
    holes as this may cause internal heat 
    buildup. Do not place your hand or 
    deformable items (plastic, etc.) near the 
    ventilation holes or around the projector, as 
    it may cause damage or personal injury.
    hON/STANDBY indicator 
    (page 33)iLAMP/COVER indicator 
    (page 33)
    jControl panel (page 5)
    kConnector panel (page 4)
    lRemote control detector 
    mAdjuster (page 14)
    nSpeaker
    oSecurity lock
    Connects to an optional security cable 
    manufactured by Kensington.
    For details, visit Kensington’s web site.
    http://www.kensington.com/
    pSecurity bar
    Connects to a commercially available 
    security chain or wire.
    If it is difficult to pull out, pull out the 
    Security bar using a screwdriver.
    qLens shift cover (page 13)
    For lens shift adjusting, remove this to 
    access the lens shift screws inside the 
    unit.
    Main unit
    Caution
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    Security bar 
    						
    							4Location and Function of Controls
    VPL-CX235/VPL-CW255
    Input (pages 7, 8)
    aINPUT A
    Video: RGB/YPBPR input connector 
    (RGB/Y PB PR)
    Audio: Audio input connector (AUDIO)
    bINPUT B
    Video: RGB input connector (RGB)
    Audio: Audio input connector (AUDIO)
    cINPUT C
    Video: HDMI input connector (HDMI)
    Audio: HDMI input connector (HDMI)
    dS VIDEO (S VIDEO IN)
    Video: S video input connector
    Audio: Audio input connector (L 
    [MONO] AUDIO/R)
    eVIDEO (VIDEO IN)
    Video: Video input connector
    Audio: Audio input connector (L 
    [MONO] AUDIO/R)
    The audio inputs of  S VIDEO and VIDEO are 
    shared.
    Output (page 10)
    fOUTPUT
    Video: Monitor output connector 
    (MONITOR)
    Audio: Audio output connector 
    (AUDIO)
    This connector outputs the projected image or 
    audio. The image is output as a computer signal 
    input from the RGB input connector (INPUT 
    A/INPUT B) or a video signal input from the 
    YP
    BPR input connector (INPUT A).
    Others
    gRS-232C connector
    RS-232C compatible control connector.
    Connects the computer’s RS-232C 
    connector and the RS-232C cross cables.
    hLAN connector (page 30)
    iAC IN (∼) socket
    Connects the supplied AC power cord.
    Connector Panel
    61
    165
    3
    9
    2
    5874
    4
    Note
    Note 
    						
    							5Location and Function of Controls
    Overview
    Remote Commander
    Control Panel
    aTurning on the power/Going to 
    standby mode
    ?/1 (On/Standby) key
    bSelecting an input signal 
    (page 11)
    INPUT key
    cOperating a menu (page 19)
    MENU key
    RESET key
    ENTER /V/v/B/b (arrow) keys
    RETURN key
    This function is not provided in this 
    projector.
    dAdjusting the image (page 12)
    ASPECT key
    KEYSTONE key
    PATTERN key
    APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key
    *
    *Use this key when inputting a computer 
    signal via the RGB input connector 
    (INPUT A/INPUT B).
    eUsing various functions during 
    projecting
    D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key*1
    Enlarges a portion of the image while 
    projecting.
    1Press the D ZOOM + key to display 
    the digital zoom icon on the projected 
    image.
    2Press the V/v/B/b keys to move the 
    digital zoom icon to the point on the 
    image  you wish to enlarge.
    3Press the D ZOOM + key or the D 
    ZOOM – key repeatedly to change the 
    enlargement ratio. The image can be 
    enlarged up to 4 times.
    Press the RESET key to restore the 
    previous image.
    PIC MUTING key
    Cuts off the image. Press again to restore 
    the image.
    AUDIO MUTING key
    Mutes the audio output. Press again to 
    restore the previous volume.
    VOLUME +/– key
    For adjusting the volume output.
    FREEZE key
    *2
    Pauses a projected image. Press again to 
    restore the image.
    *1: Use this key when inputting a 
    computer signal. But it may not be 
    used depending on the resolution of 
    the input signal.
    *2: Use this key when inputting a 
    computer signal.
    Remote Commander and Control Panel
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    1 4
    7
    INPUT
    MENUAPA ECO MODE
    RETURN
    ASPECT
    D ZOOM
    KEYSTONE
    ENTER
    VOLUME
    PATTERN
    FREEZEPIC MUTING
    AUDIO MUTING
    RESET
    21336
    Note
    Notes 
    						
    							6Location and Function of Controls
    fSetting the energy–saving mode 
    easily
    ECO MODE key
    Energy-saving mode can be set easily. 
    Energy-saving mode consists of “Lamp 
    Mode,” “Standby Mode”, “With Static 
    Signal” and “With No Input.”
    1Press the ECO MODE key to display 
    the ECO Mode menu.
    2Press the V/v key or ECO MODE key 
    to select ECO or User mode.
    ECO: Sets each mode to the optimum 
    energy-saving value.
    Lamp Mode: Low
    With No Input: Standby
    With Static Signal: Lamp 
    Dimming
    Standby Mode: Low
    (go to step 6)
    User: Sets each item of the energy-
    saving mode menu as you desire 
    (go to step 3).
    3Select “User” then press the b key.
      The setting items appear.
    4Press the V/v key to select the item 
    then press the ENTER key.
    5Press the V/v key to select the setting 
    value.
    6Press the ENTER key to restore the 
    User screen.For details on ECO Mode settings, see 
    “Lamp Mode” (page 27) and “Standby 
    Mode” (page 28) on the INSTALL 
    SETTING menu and “With No Input” 
    (page 24), “With Static Signal” 
    (page 24) on the SET SETTING menu.
    Others
    gInfrared transmitter
    About Remote Commander operation
     Direct the Remote Commander toward the 
    remote control detector.
     The shorter the distance between the 
    Remote Commander and the projector is, 
    the wider the angle within which the 
    Remote Commander can control the 
    projector becomes.
     Make sure that nothing obstructs the 
    infrared beam between the Remote 
    Commander and the remote control 
    detector on the projector.
    ECO
    User ECO Mode
    Sel: Exit:
    ECO Mode Menu
    Lamp Mode Standard
    AUTO POWER SAVING
    With No Input Off
    With Static Signal
    Standby Mode StandardOff
    User
    Sel: Set: Exit: 
    						
    							7Connecting the Projector
    Preparation
    BPreparation
    Connecting the Projector
     Make sure all the equipment is powered off when connecting the projector.
     Use the proper cables for each connection.
     Insert the cable plugs firmly; Loose connections may reduce performance of picture signals or 
    cause a malfunction. When pulling out a cable, be sure to grip it by the plug, not the cable itself.
     For more information, refer also to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting.
     Use a no-resistance audio cable.
    Connection with a computer is explained for each input signal.
    INPUT A/INPUT B
    For connecting a computer with an RGB output connector.
    It is recommended that you set the resolution of your computer to 1024 × 768 pixels (VPL-CX235) 
    or 1280 × 800 pixels (VPL-CW255) for the external monitor.
    INPUT C
    For connecting video equipment with an HDMI output connector.
     Use HDMI-compatible equipment and cable(s) that have an HDMI logo on them.
     The HDMI connector of this projector is not compatible with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal 
    or CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) Signal.
     For a PC with DVI-D output connector, use an HDMI-DVI-D cable (not supplied).
    Notes
    Connecting a Computer
    Note
    Notes
    Mini D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied)
    Audio cable (Stereo mini plug) (not supplied) RGB output 
    connector
    Audio output 
    connector Computer
    HDMI cable 
    (not supplied)
    ComputerHDMI output 
    connector 
    						
    							8Connecting the Projector
    Connections with a VHS video deck, DVD player, or BD player are explained for each input 
    signal.
    S VIDEO IN
    For connecting video equipment with an S-video output connector.
    VIDEO IN 
    For connecting video equipment with a video output connector.
    INPUT A
    For connecting video equipment with a YPBPR output connector.
    Connecting a Video equipment
    S video cable 
    (not supplied)
    Audio cable (Phono plug × 2) (not supplied)S video output 
    connector
    Audio output 
    connector Video equipment
    Video cable (not supplied)
    Audio cable (Phono plug × 2) (not supplied) Video output 
    connector
    Audio output 
    connector
    Video equipment
    Component – Mini D-sub 15-pin cable (not supplied)
    Audio cable (Phono plug × 2 – stereo mini plug) (not supplied) Video equipmentYP
    BPR output 
    connector
    Audio output 
    connector 
    						
    							9Connecting the Projector
    Preparation
    INPUT C
    For connecting video equipment with an HDMI output connector.
     Use HDMI-compatible equipment and cable(s) that have an HDMI logo on them.
     The HDMI connector of this projector is not compatible with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal 
    or CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) Signal.
    To attach the HDMI cable
    Fix the cable to the cable tie holder at the bottom of the projector, using a commercially 
    available cable tie, as in the illustration.
    Use a cable tie of less than 1.9 mm × 3.8 mm in thickness.
    Notes
    Video equipmentHDMI cable 
    (not supplied) HDMI output 
    connector
    Cable tie holder
    Cable tie 
    (commercially 
    available)Bottom of the projector 
    						
    							10Connecting the Projector
    OUTPUT
    Projected images and input audio can be output to display equipment such as a monitor and 
    audio equipment such as speakers with a built-in amplifier. When an audio cable is connected 
    to the audio output connector, no sound will be heard from the built-in speaker.
    Projected images and audio can be output. The image is output only as a computer signal input from 
    the RGB input connector (INPUT A/INPUT B) or a video signal input from the YPBPR input 
    connector (INPUT A).
    Connecting an External Monitor and Audio Equipment
    Note
    Mini D-sub 15-pin 
    cable (supplied) RGB input 
    connector Display equipment
    Audio input 
    connector
    Audio cable 
    (stereo mini plug) 
    (not supplied)
    Audio equipment 
    						
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